Palm launches Seawastex®
Award-winning recycled marine nylon technology debuts in the new Atom range before rolling out across Palm’s premium XP outerwear collection. For years, Palm has been searching for a material that could genuinely reduce environmental impact without compromising the performance standards demanded by serious paddlers.
That search has led to Seawastex®. Made from discarded fishing nets and marine nylon waste, Seawastex® uses advanced chemical recycling technology to break recovered nylon back down to its original molecular building blocks before regenerating it into premium technical yarns. The result is a high-performance fabric that matches, if not exceeds, the strength, durability and abrasion resistance of virgin nylon.
Palm is rolling out Seawastex® across most of the new outerwear range that will be introduced in 2026, marking one of the most significant material developments in the industry in recent years. The technology has already been integrated into the Cascade drysuits, and is now being highlighted in its flagship outerwear range—the Atom.
Newly updated for 2026, the Atom range features drysuits, jackets and pants. Constructed using XP 4-layer Seawastex® PFAS-free performance fabrics, the new collection combines exceptional durability, waterproof protection and all- day comfort with recycled marine nylon recovered through programs that support cleaner coastlines and local communities.
The range includes men’s and women’s drysuits alongside the Atom jacket, YKK AquaSeal zips, with fresh colorways across the collection and arriving in stores now in the UK and shortly in Europe.
« Our goal has been to make more sustainable products without compromising on quality.»
The innovation has already been recognized by the industry, receiving the 2026 Paddle Sport Show Sustainability Award.
« Our goal has been to make more sustainable products without compromising on quality. Seawastex® allows us to deliver the performance and durability our customers expect, while helping to support cleaner coastlines and a more circular approach to technical fabrics. »
Key notes about Seawastex®:
- Made from discarded fishing nets and marine nylon waste
- Regenerated through advanced chemical recycling
- Performance equal to or exceeding virgin nylon
- PFAS-free fabric
- Supports circular collection and recycling systems
- Winner of the 2026 Paddle Sport Show Sustainability Award
Key features of the Atom range:
- XP 4-layer Seawastex® recycled performance fabric
- Articulated fit for unrestricted movement
- Women’s-specific fit refined over decades
- Reduced seam construction for enhanced durability
- Individually pressure-tested dry zips
- Every suit pressure tested before leaving the factory
- PFAS-free fabric, without intentionally added PFAS
- Designed for whitewater, expedition and adventure paddling
For more info, you can visit the Palm Equipment website.
To learn more about the Atom suit, check it out on the Paddler Guide website.
